Average high
33.8°
Meherpur weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Meherpur is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.8°C and nights 25.1°C, with about 231 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:23 AM and sets at 6:39 PM, a 13.3-hour day.
Average low
25.1°
Rainfall
231 mm
Rainy days
18
Sunshine / day
9.6 h
Days ≥ 35°C
10
Hottest day (2020–24)
43°
Coldest night (2020–24)
21.6°
Wettest single day
120 mm
Sunrise
5:23 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
Day length
13.3 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 33.8°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 231 mm of rain over 18 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day.
- Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon.
What to pack
- an umbrella or raincoat and quick-drying footwear
- waterproof covers for phones and documents
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In May, Meherpur ranks 33rd of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 25 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (463 mm) and the driest Lakshmipur (177 mm). For heat it ranks 2nd, with highs 1.2° above the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in May (34.1°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (22.5°C).
Compared with the months around it
May is about 2.3° cooler than April, with roughly 151 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Meherpur in May?
May in Meherpur is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.8°C and nights 25.1°C, with about 231 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:23 AM and sets at 6:39 PM, a 13.3-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Meherpur?
It is peak monsoon, with about 231 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Meherpur in May?
Yes — on about 18 days, around 231 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 120 mm.
How hot is Meherpur in May?
Average highs of 33.8°C and lows of 25.1°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 43°C, and about 10 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4° / 12.4° | 14 mm | 3 | 9.4 |
| February | 26.8° / 14.3° | 21 mm | 2 | 10 |
| March | 32.2° / 19.5° | 33 mm | 6 | 10.5 |
| April | 36.1° / 23.9° | 80 mm | 8 | 10.5 |
| May | 33.8° / 25.1° | 231 mm | 18 | 9.6 |
| June | 33.3° / 26.6° | 310 mm | 23 | 8.2 |
| July | 32.1° / 26.3° | 278 mm | 29 | 8.8 |
| August | 31.7° / 25.9° | 330 mm | 29 | 8.3 |
| September | 31.6° / 25.6° | 318 mm | 26 | 8.1 |
| October | 31.1° / 23.6° | 160 mm | 16 | 9.3 |
| November | 28.6° / 18° | 10 mm | 1 | 9.8 |
| December | 25° / 14.4° | 27 mm | 1 | 9.3 |
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